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880 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
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Language: English
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Dombey and Son, Charles Dickens’s story of a powerful man whose callous neglect of his family triggers his professional and personal downfall, showcases the author’s gift for vivid characterization and unfailingly realistic description. As Jonatha...
Community Reviews Summary of 745 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 53%
hopeful 46%
funny 44%
dark 26%
challenging 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery880 pages • first pub 1848 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Dombey and Son, Charles Dickens’s story of a powerful man whose callous neglect of his family triggers his professional and personal downfall, showcases the author’s gift for vivid characterization and unfailingly realistic description. As Jonatha...
Community Reviews Summary of 745 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 53%
hopeful 46%
funny 44%
dark 26%
challenging 22%
tense 18%
adventurous 14%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 12%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 42% | Plot: 11%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 59% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 9%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
DeathMinor
Sexism, Slavery